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SY61 RTU

2012 Subaru Forester

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,443 mi
Last recorded72,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Forester72,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 RTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,443 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2026 72,443 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jan 2025 63,925 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 9 Jan 2025 63,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,213 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 18 Jan 2024 61,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 55,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,361 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,787 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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SY61 RTU is a 2012 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 72,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY61 RTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY61 RTU registered?

SY61 RTU is a 2012 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is SY61 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 RTU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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